42nd Annual S.F. Jewish Film Festival

Daily, July 21–Aug. 7 Castro Theatre, various Bay Area venues, & online The largest and longest-running festival of its kind presents films, events, and conversations that ex... Read More

Sports & Health

S.F. Giants vs. Chicago Cubs

Thu.–Sun., July 28– Even though they haven’t been rivals in quite some time, Giants fans will be looking to better the spring training meet up. First baseman Will Clark’s n... Read More

Music

Merola Opera: A Celebration of American Song

Saturday, July 9, 3 p.m. S.F. Conservatory Music Hall (50 Oak St.) This joyous tribute to music from the Great American Songbook and beyond features treasured tunes from the past c... Read More

Potables & Edibles

California Dreamin’ Cheese & Wine Class

Thursday, July 7, 6 p.m. The Cheese School of S.F. (Ghirardelli Square) Learn about the rich history of California dairy farming and cheesemaking while tasting some of the most inc... Read More

Music

Bastille Day Concert with Le Jazz Hot

Thursday, July 14, 7 p.m. Mechanics’ Institute (57 Post St.) Dress up or down, or in tri-colour for this festive night of French Gypsy Jazz created by the guitarist Jean “D... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Foodwise Summer Bash

Sunday, July 10, 5:30 p.m. Ferry Building Celebrate our local farms and community while feasting on unlimited food and drink from the Bay Area’s beloved chefs and bartenders, all... Read More

Music

Basma Edrees & Ava Nazar | From Brahms to Piazzolla through Reza Vali

Sunday, July 17, 4 p.m. Old First Church (1751 Sacramento St.) & live stream This Juilliard-trained violin-piano Egyptian-Iranian duo focuses on the music of contemporary Irani... Read More

Potables & Edibles

Alice Waters: We Are What We Eat

Tuesday, July 12, 12:30 p.m. The Commonwealth Club (110 The Embarcadero) & Livestream In her recent book We Are What We Eat, Chez Pannisse founder Waters urges us to take up th... Read More

Child's Play

Bean Sprout Family Days

Tue.–Fri., 10 a.m.–2 p.m. & Saturdays, noon–4 p.m. Strybing Arboretum, S.F. Botanical Garden Enjoy nature crafts, garden care, outdoor games, and exploration in the Child... Read More

Nightlife

NightLife: Islas

Thursday, July 7, 15, & 22, 6–10 p.m. California Academy of Sciences Calling all kaibigan: tropic like it’s hot for a night dedicated to Filipino arts, culture, and science... Read More

Music

Golden Gate Jazz Festival

Fri.–Sun., July 22–24, Presidio Theatre (99 Moraga Ave.) This inaugural festival will feature three days of jazz and comedy with different performers each day. $85–$135, 415... Read More

Dance

RawDance: 5th Annual YBG ChoreoFest

Saturday, July, 23 & 30, 7 p.m. Yerba Buena Gardens See stellar local dance companies activating and enlivening the gardens with special site-specific performances. Free, 415-... Read More

Child's Play

Coventry & Kaluza

Friday, July 8, 11 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens Clown school sweethearts and graduates of the renowned Clown Conservatory at the San Francisco Circus, Coven... Read More

Nightlife

After Dark: Shine

Thursday, July 28, 6 p.m. Exploratorium Illuminate the connections between art and science during a night devoted to shadow and light. Featuring a premiere performance by Facing We... Read More

Film & Lectures

Who Killed Jane Stanford?

Thursday, June 16, 5:30 p.m. Commonwealth Club (110 Embarcadero) Penetrating the fog of the coverup surrounding the murder of Stanford University’s cofounder, historian Richard W... Read More

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